Rather than seeing Europe from the seat of a coach bus, our teen travelers roll through the continent the way it was meant to be – with a backpack, their friends and of course with the fine staff from Evolve Tours.

Everyone meets up in Paris where we begin the trip, French Style. Paris is a happening town and we kick off the trip with a bang. The Eiffel tower, cool art and music, lots of delicious French food and a few surprises or two along the way.

Then it’s off to Biarritz on the Atlantic coast. This town is one of the most beautiful seaside towns in Europe. Our crew hangs out on the beach, learns about marine wildlife and they try their hand at surfing and other water sports no experience necessary! Our hotel is literally 10 steps from the beach and acts as a base for our daily excursions. We then bounce over the border to Bilboa and San Sebastian Spain where the language is different, the vibe switches but the euro tour continues to scream forward.

A few days later we board an overnight train to Barcelona. We check out Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia and Park Guell – some of the funkiest architecture you’ll ever see and Barcelona’s famed beaches. After a few sleeps in Barcelona, we hop back on the train and head north around the Mediterranean and end up in Nice, France. Here we check out some of the most posh areas in Europe and a medieval town before heading over to Italy.

The first place we hit in Italy is known as Cinque Terre, the 5 villages built into the cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean. After soaking up the views from Cinque Terre we grab our bags and push on until we reach Florence. In Florence we experience the architecture, the art galleries and we learn how to cook the best Italian food.

Then off to our final stop in Rome. The Coliseum and most of the historic sights in Rome are just a few steps from our apartment where our whole group stays. Get ready to be impressed by the beauty of Rome. We then say goodbye to Europe and to our new friends and head home.